Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 has a better rating of 85% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2026 225/50 R17 test, where both the Ecsta HS52 and the Efficientgrip Performance 2 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (88%) of the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 also have A wet ratings.